NOA#2 August 6th and now Sept 27 still no NVC

[Abigail.et.Nathan 3]

Hi everyone, my fiancee and I filed for 129F Dec 8th, 2012. We were happy because on August 6th while I was visiting here in Ghana we received our NOA#2 in which we were informed that our case had been approved by USCIS and that her packet would be sent to the embassy in Ghana.

The arrival of the NOA #2 was 52 days ago and still we haven't heard anything from the embassy. I also received a letter from the state department 1 month ago on August 27th saying a package has been sent but nothing has arrived.

My fiancee has been to the embassy twice(it's a three hour journey) and both times they have sent her away without giving her any meaningful direction. (She has been to the embassy twice in the past two weeks to inquire about her application and the first time they sent her away telling to her to look for an email address online which we haven't found any option for. The second time they told her to send a letter of inquirey by mail, but they didn't give her any address to address it to and told her she could find one online.) I have tried to find phone numbers for someone to contact at the embassy, but haven't had any luck.

This seems like an unreasonable amount of time to me. Do we just need to be patient or should we be persistent and proactive and try to get some answers. What is a typical amount of time from NOA#2 until the embassy makes contact?

[Hypnos 6,578]

Have you gone through the NVC yet? That will be the next step after I-129F approval, not the embassy.

Edited September 27, 2013 by Hypnos

[Aybee&Sylvia 3]

Try to call NVC or DOS to find out if your application has left for the embassy or not, you can reach NVC ON 6033340700 or DOS on 202-663-1848. they should be able to tell you what is going on. if they tell you it has already left for the embassy then send an email to IVDVACCRA@state.gov.

include in your correspondence/email the following:

* Your full name
* Your case number (should be a 10 digit number such as ACC2007123456)
* State whether you are the applicant or the petitioner
* Clearly state your question or concern in the subject line (such as Scheduling Question or DNA Question)

[Abigail.et.Nathan 3]

The letter on August 27th was from the NVC and it said that a package had been mailed to the embassy and to my fiancee. It's been a month since that letter and we haven't received anything and the embassy hasn't been helpful. I am going there in October and hoping the interview could take place while I am there.

[Abigail.et.Nathan 3]

Doesn't the letter that came from the NVC mean that the document has already been sent to the embassy a month ago?

[Aybee&Sylvia 3]

if the letter was from NVC then call them on 6033340700 for them to give you your case number.if they give you one then you can go online at https://ceac.state.gov/IV/Login.aspx%C2'>

[Aybee&Sylvia 3]

if the letter was from NVC then call them on 6033340700 for them to give you your case number.if they give you one then you can go online at ceac.state.gov and check ur status online.the only way you can know if its at the embassy or not is by calling them so try to do that! all the best!

Edited September 27, 2013 by Aybee&Sylvia

[Abigail.et.Nathan 3]

Thank you all very much for these helpful comments. I have sent an email and have tried calling but the DC line is after hours and the 603 line is constantly busy. I'll keep trying!

[Abigail.et.Nathan 3]

The case status says that the case is ready for interview when scheduled at the consulate, but we have not received any instructions on how to schedule the interview and she is turned away when she goes to the embassy.

[KayDeeCee 4,896]

You can try contacting the consulate instead of just trying to show up there first. Also, the info here on VJ states it is a long wait till interview > http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Ghana&cty=Accra

~ Moved from K-1 Process to K-1 Progress Reports- topic is case status/progress ~

[dobbietoo 8]

Just showing up at the embassy is a waste of your good time so I wouldn't do that anymore. Like everyone else has said, contact the NVC and don't stop till you get the answers you deserve!! Also, from what I've read and noticed the wait for the actual interview in Ghana could take a while so just be prepared for that. The link posted by Jay-Kay has very good info for you! http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Ghana&cty=Accra

[immihelp99 21]

We waited 2 and a half months... hang in there

[reneegh724 14]

You can try contacting the consulate instead of just trying to show up there first. Also, the info here on VJ states it is a long wait till interview > http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Ghana&cty=Accra

~ Moved from K-1 Process to K-1 Progress Reports- topic is case status/progress ~

I believe this is very outdated, current wait time at Accra is about 4-6 weeks so it is even more important that you guys find out where the heck your packet is and when the interview could be! One girl I talked to almost missed her interview because they waited for the embassy to contact them, so keep at it, keep on calling NVC and email IVDVACCRA@state.gov with petitioner and beneficiary first and last name, birthdate and ask when she can come and pick up the packet at the embassy. They may have you forward her the email and print out the response and take it to the embassy...

[Togbega II 25]

What have you been and waiting for? My case was READY on 28-August-2013 and i have my interview coming up. Email the Accra Consulate right away like everyone here has suggested...IVDVACCRA@state.gov. She has only been waiting fruitless efforts going to the embassy to and fro. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!

[reneegh724 14]

Just showing up at the embassy is a waste of your good time so I wouldn't do that anymore. Like everyone else has said, contact the NVC and don't stop till you get the answers you deserve!! Also, from what I've read and noticed the wait for the actual interview in Ghana could take a while so just be prepared for that. The link posted by Jay-Kay has very good info for you! http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Ghana&cty=Accra

What have you been and waiting for? My case was READY on 28-August-2013 and i have my interview coming up. Email the Accra Consulate right away like everyone here has suggested...IVDVACCRA@state.gov. She has only been waiting fruitless efforts going to the embassy to and fro. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!

Mrs/Mr jahk18 here only waited 5 weeks for the interview once the case was ready.. so don't go by the outdated listing here on VJ, it is not 5 months anymore... I hope you hear from them very soon and your fiance is prepared with the medical and the police check! Much luck!